John Dunn wrote: > I have downloaded ActivePython-2.5.1.1-aix5-powerpc.tar.gz > > I ran gzip -d on the file and then ran tar -xvf > ActivePython-2.5.1.1-aix5-powerpc.tar > > but I get a checksum error at the end of the tar > > tar: 0511-169 A directory checksum error on media; 1 not equal to 41132. > > I have tried installing gnu tar, but that doesn't seem to work at all. > > Help!
I'm able to do it with GNU tar: > $ tar --version > tar (GNU tar) 1.13 > > Copyright (C) 1988, 92,93,94,95,96,97,98, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. > This is free software; see the source for copying conditions. There is NO > warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. > > Written by John Gilmore and Jay Fenlason. > $ tar xzf ActivePython-2.5.1.1-aix5-powerpc.tar.gz Perhaps the package got corrupted on download? Trent -- Trent Mick trentm at activestate.com _______________________________________________ ActivePython mailing list ActivePython@listserv.ActiveState.com To unsubscribe: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/mysubs Other options: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/listinfo/ActivePython
